Cottle's circus returns to Weybridge for 50 acts in 100 minutes
Big top: Gerry Cottle returns
Sunday 22nd April 2012
in Elmbridge
FROM: yourlocalguardia.co.uk
By Louise Robertson
The lure of the big top has proved too much for a former circus owner who has returned to Surrey for a special anniversary show.
Gerry Cottle’s Circus is in town for the very last time, with 50 acts in 100 minutes, to celebrate 50 years in show business.
Mr Cottle, from Addlestone, was the son of a stock broker and half a century ago completed the age old adage of running away to join the circus.
In 2004, the former horse groom sold his home and bought Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset.
The draw of the business he loved proved hard to resist though, and he had now returned for a special 50th anniversary tour of Surrey - the place where it all began.
The show, which is in Weybridge next month, features a host of world-class circus acts from around the globe, including the breathtaking Chico and Ernesto two-man high wire act from Italy, who walk blindfolded while balancing on each other shoulders.
There is also the death Los Marinos Wheel of Death from Columbia, six big top beauties flying high on the aerial silks, Zulu warriors and international illusionists.
Mr Cottle said: “I am so pleased to be back home and show people the joy and magic of great circus.
“For the same price as a cinema ticket I guarantee you will see some of the greatest acts from around the world, and witness incredible live entertainment at its very best.
“This is without a doubt my greatest show yet.”
Gerry Cottle’s Circus; Brooklands Community Park; Sopwith Drive; May 22 to May 27; Tuesday to Friday 5pm and 7.30pm; Weekend 2pm and 5pm; gerrycottlescircus.co.uk; 0845 8355050; tickets from £10.
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